Hayes Law Firm, PLLC

Category: DWI Lawyer

  • Can You Get a DUI With a BAC Under the Legal Limit?

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    Any time law enforcement officers suspect a drunk driver, they use different methods to confirm their suspicions. Using a breathalyzer is a standard method of checking a driver’s level of intoxication if any. However, scoring under the legal limit does not guarantee a driver is free from a DWI offense in New Hampshire. Collectively, a…

  • What Is Probable Cause for a DUI Stop in New Hampshire?

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    Having a driver’s license is a privilege, and that privilege can be suspended or revoked. However, it must be within your rights. As a driver, you have certain rights that have to be upheld and protected. One of those rights is protection against wrongful traffic stops. Police need a reason to pull you over. Every…

  • 6 Hidden Ways a DUI Arrest Can Impact Your Life

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    While the hope is that people drive safely and avoid putting themselves and others at risk by not driving under the influence, unfortunately, sometimes people make mistakes. Mistakes are understandable, but they still have consequences. Most people are aware of the common criminal consequences of being convicted of a DUI. Those can include fines, loss…

  • Top 4 Substances That Can Cause False Positive DWI Breath Test Results

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    Law enforcement officers conduct field sobriety tests to determine if their suspicion of a driver’s alcohol intoxication is correct. Since these tests are left to an officer’s subjective judgment, they may lead to unlawful arrests and weak evidence in a DWI case. On another note, challenging breath test results is not a simple process because…

  • Is It Legal to Refuse a DWI Breath Test in New Hampshire?

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    When police officers suspect a driver may be driving while intoxicated (DWI), they may pull them to the side of the road, ask a few questions, and suggest conducting a breath test or field sobriety test. In New Hampshire, law enforcement officers need to be trained to perform DWI stops to prevent the alcohol-impaired driving…

  • When Does a DWI Become a Felony in New Hampshire?

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    If you have encountered various DWI charges or are facing new charges, you may be wondering what a DUI felony is and when a DWI can be counted as a felony. At Hayes Law Firm, we understand that facing these charges is challenging and stressful. Understanding the law and how a felony charge affects your…

  • What to Say and What to Keep to Yourself During a DWI Stop

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    Law enforcement can take action to enforce the safety and regulations of laws for drivers behind the wheel. A typical method of enforcing DWI laws and the penalties offenders can face is by conducting DWI stops. If you are found to have a BAC above the legal limit in New Hampshire, you will likely be…

  • Top 3 Steps to Take Immediately after a DWI Arrest in NH

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    If you have been arrested for driving while under the influence, the days following the arrest may be stressful and worrisome. Understanding the charges you are up against and what penalties they may bring can be overwhelming. You have the right to hire a skilled attorney any time you are arrested and awaiting your court…

  • 5 Main Reasons to Hire a New Hampshire DWI Lawyer

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    Drunk driving, often referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), is illegal and often results in devastating fatalities with severe consequences. In New Hampshire alone, statistical data in 2018 showed the percent of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities of total fatalities in the state was 32.7%, compared to the national average of about 28%. Driving while…